Key highlights for Victorian bushfire affected areas announced today:
Businesses, families, and individuals whose properties have been destroyed or substantially damaged by bushfires will receive ex-gratia relief for their 2020 land tax assessment. Land tax will be also be waived on eligible properties being used to provide free accommodation for people who need it.
For people who decide not to rebuild in their local community, the Government will provide up to $55,000 in stamp duty relief if they buy a home elsewhere.
For people who lost motor vehicles due to bushfires, they can receive up to $2,100 in ex-gratia relief from the duty on up to two replacement vehicles.
The State Revenue Office has suspended land tax assessments in affected areas, and will continue to support businesses in fire-affected areas.
$7.3 million provided to Councils to put in place dedicated local teams to coordinate and drive bushfire recovery efforts. Each council will set up a Bushfire Recovery Directorate for twelve months to oversee bushfire recovery, focusing on rebuilding and planning, economic development, support for the farming and primary production sectors, and the ongoing well-being of community members.
A temporary 3-month increase in allowances for mayors and councillors in the Alpine, Towong and East Gippsland Shires.